Groovy G: Learning the Letter G with Fun!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:33 Video
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Lesson Description

An engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter G, its sounds, and related vocabulary using a fun song and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Letter G Song

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Duration: 3:33
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase G)
  • Phonics (the /g/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development (words starting with G)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify uppercase and lowercase G.
  • Students will be able to produce the /g/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name words that start with the letter G.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the letter of the day: G. Show them a picture of uppercase and lowercase G. Ask if anyone knows the letter.
  • Watch the Letter G Song (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter G Song' video from Have Fun Teaching. Encourage students to sing along and dance.
  • Vocabulary Exploration (7 mins)
    After the song, discuss the words from the song that start with G: girl, gum, green, good, giraffe, gym, giant, gentle. Show pictures of each and ask students to repeat the words. Discuss the meaning of each word. For example, 'What color is green?' 'What does it mean to be gentle?'
  • Writing Practice (5 mins)
    Follow the instructions in the song and have students practice writing uppercase and lowercase G in the air. Then, provide worksheets with dotted lines for students to trace the letter G. (See video description for worksheet link)
  • Interactive Game: 'G' Object Hunt (5 mins)
    Hide objects that start with the letter G around the room (e.g., green toy, a picture of a giraffe, a piece of gum - displayed not for eating). Have students find the objects and say the word aloud.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter G Sound Game
    Say a word and have the students say 'G!' if the word starts with the /g/ sound. Use a mix of G words and other words. This is a phonological awareness exercise.
  • Green Color Sorting
    Provide a variety of colored objects (or pictures). Have the students sort the green items into a designated area. Reinforce the 'g' sound in 'green'.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words do you know that start with the letter G?
  • Can you describe something green?
  • Have you ever seen a giraffe? Where?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills (writing)

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: G

Question 2:

What sound does the letter G make, like in 'girl'?

Correct Answer: /g/

Question 3:

Is this an uppercase G? G

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Is this a lowercase G? g

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Which of these starts with the letter G?

Correct Answer: Girl

Question 6:

What color starts with the letter G?

Correct Answer: Green

Question 7:

What animal did we see in the song that starts with G?

Correct Answer: Giraffe

Question 8:

We chew this and it starts with G.

Correct Answer: Gum

Question 9:

We played games in the _____, and it starts with G.

Correct Answer: Gym

Question 10:

Which word does NOT start with the letter G?

Correct Answer: Apple

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter after F is ____.

Correct Answer: G

Question 2:

____ is a color that starts with G.

Correct Answer: Green

Question 3:

A ____ is a tall animal that starts with G.

Correct Answer: Giraffe

Question 4:

We say /____/ when we say words like 'girl' and 'gum'.

Correct Answer: g

Question 5:

The opposite of bad is ____ and it starts with G.

Correct Answer: Good

Question 6:

We go to the ____ to exercise, and it starts with G.

Correct Answer: Gym

Question 7:

A ____ is another word for big, and it starts with G.

Correct Answer: Giant

Question 8:

If you are ____, you are kind and gentle.

Correct Answer: Good

Question 9:

____ is something you chew that starts with G.

Correct Answer: Gum

Question 10:

Uppercase G looks like this: ____.

Correct Answer: G

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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